New Grad RN Residency
HCA Florida Putnam Hospital
About the Role
The HCA Healthcare RN Residency Program is a year-long program designed to provide hands-on experience to help establish valuable clinical and critical thinking skills. As a Resident I Graduate Nurse, you will be supported by a community of nurse educators, experienced nurses, and fellow residents.
Job Summary
The Nurse Residency Program at HCA Florida Putnam Hospital assists with the transition from classroom to hospital environment through formalized learning experiences. This paid program includes:
- Advanced clinical training in a specialty area.
- Monthly educational sessions.
- Preceptorship training with a facility preceptor.
- Measurement and evaluation of skills through hands-on simulations.
- Mentoring from experienced nurse leaders.
- Collaboration on an evidence-based practice project.
Key Responsibilities
The RN Resident coordinates and delivers high-quality, patient-centered care in accordance with department requirements and professional standards. In collaboration with the care team, the RN Resident provides individualized, comprehensive, and compassionate care using the "Assess, Perform, Teach, and Manage" model. The RN Resident serves as an advocate for patients, families, and caregivers.
- Assess patient condition during admission and each shift, identifying and reporting changes in patient status.
- Perform procedures, monitoring, or other functions as ordered by medical providers and document care in the patient medical record.
- Administer prescribed medications and monitor for therapeutic response, intervening as appropriate for unintended responses.
- Respond promptly to patient requests, anticipating and resolving needs proactively.
- Educate patients, families, and caregivers about their medical condition, status, treatment plan, medications, possible side effects, and follow-up measures, translating complex medical terminology for understanding.
Cohort Start Dates & Specialties
- 9/21/2026: Medical Surgical, Progressive Care/Step-Down, ICU, and Emergency Services (very limited)
- 10/5/2026: Medical Surgical, Progressive Care/Step-Down, ICU, and Emergency Services (very limited)
- 11/2/2026: Medical Surgical, Progressive Care/Step-Down, ICU, and Emergency Services (very limited)
Requirements & Tech Stack
- BLS-AHA Provider issued card required within 30 days of start.
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) obtained within 1 year of employment.
- Other Certifications may be required during employment.
- Associate or Bachelor’s degree in Nursing.
- Florida RN license and/or approved multistate RN license required. Compact license holders have 60 days to obtain the Florida license after relocation.
- No previous experience needed.
- Some travel may be needed for training.